December weather forecast
Carlinburg, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Carlinburg, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Carlinburg witnesses an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Carlinburg, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.4 rainfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Carlinburg, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.8 snowfall days, and 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Carlinburg, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Carlinburg have in December?

In Carlinburg, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carlinburg have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carlinburg.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average temperature in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average pressure in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average wind speed in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average humidity in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average rainfall in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average snowfall in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and November (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average UV index in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Carlinburg, KY

Average visibility in December - Carlinburg, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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